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Opportunities for The Advancement of Home Economists in The Home Equipment and Related‐Product Industries
Author(s) -
Michael Carol M.,
Hunt Fern E.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
home economics research journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.372
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 1552-3934
pISSN - 0046-7774
DOI - 10.1177/1077727x8701600105
Subject(s) - index (typography) , product (mathematics) , marketing , variance (accounting) , regression analysis , linear discriminant analysis , psychology , perception , business , accounting , statistics , mathematics , computer science , geometry , neuroscience , world wide web
Home Economists' perceptions of and factors associated with opportunities for advancement in the home equipment and related‐product industries were ana lyzed. Participants were 151 home economists employed by manufacturers of ap pliances, housewares/materials, and cleaning products who responded to a pre‐ tested mail questionnaire. The relationships of selected independent variables to a Success/Achievement Index were examined by analysis of variance, multiple regression, and discriminant analysis. Positive, statistically significant (p < 0.05) relationships were found between the index score and six variables: educational level, extent of formal business training, years of employment with the company, number of professional positions held in the company, years in career, and mentor/sponsor relationships. Additional factors associated with advancement opportunities are discussed, Implications of the findings for those with careers or seeking careers in these industries are presented.